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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Parliament House

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Lounge
Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Meeting facility
Forrest Hotel and Apartments, near Parliament House, offers a restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Guests enjoy the garden, outdoor entertainment area, in-room WiFi, and free self-parking. The helpful staff and overall value consistently receive positive reviews.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 67 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Near a train station, Forrest Hotel and Apartments is in Forrest, a walkable area in Canberra with good shopping. Old Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Australian War Memorial and Telstra Tower. Enjoy an event or a match at Canberra Stadium, and consider making time for National Zoo and Aquarium—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Map
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603

What's nearby

  • Parliament House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Parliament House - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Gallery of Australia - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Australian National University - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • National Museum of Australia - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 3 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritual - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪My Cafe in Manuka - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maple + Clove - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Belluci's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Timmy's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Motel near Parliament House
Located close to Old Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia, Forrest Hotel and Apartments provides a garden, laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, Sherwood Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A computer station, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 114 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, toasters and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sherwood Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (915 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Forrest Hotel & Apartments
Forrest Hotel Apartments

Frequently asked questions

Is Forrest Hotel and Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forrest Hotel and Apartments on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$116.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Forrest Hotel and Apartments located?

Located in Forrest, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Parliament House and Old Parliament House. National Gallery of Australia and Australian National University are also within 6 mi (10 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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